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#2 Cavs Struggle on the Perimeter
The Cavaliers’ pick-and-roll defense has been great at times, but has also been dreadful other times. Last night, the Cavaliers gave away too many points from their bad pick-and-roll/ pick-and-pop defense, as Ibaka and Durant were found cutting to the basket or popping out for open jumpers as Westbrook and Jackson drew all the attention. Cleveland’s big men need to hedge out to the ball handlers longer while the off-ball defenders pay more attention to any cuts to the basket. James did help the Cavs in this area, but the whole team still needs to improve.
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